Bankstown West Public School vs Bass Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown West Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 992
Bass Hill Public School
Bass Hill · Government primary · P-6
346 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW | Bass Hill Public School Bass Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,619 | #1293 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3477 of 4,908 | #4008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 317 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 172 | 160 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bass Hill 2197 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | basshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bankstown West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 31.6).
- •Bankstown West Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Bass Hill Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 317.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bankstown West Public School better than Bass Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Bankstown West Public School ranks higher (39.2 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bankstown West Public School and Bass Hill Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bass Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown West Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bass Hill Public School has 11.1.
How do Bankstown West Public School and Bass Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 and Bass Hill Public School is 1293rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.